Curiosity Corner: Bedbugs
February 3, 2021
Question: I’ve heard recently about people having infestations of bedbugs. Is this true, and if so, why is it happening? We used to never hear about bedbugs. (Asked by a…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Receives Longest Accreditation Term in School History
February 3, 2021
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Now accredited through 2028, the eight-year term is the longest in the School’s…
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Lander to launch new dual enrollment initiative for South Carolina high school students
February 3, 2021
At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, the Lander University Board of Trustees approved a new dual enrollment pilot program that will allow qualifying high school students in the…
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LCDC President/CEO, Jonathan Coleman named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2021
February 3, 2021
Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announces its 2021 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. The economic development…
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DHEC Announces Change in the Way COVID-19 Percent Positive Is Calculated
February 2, 2021
Although rate is reflected differently, spread remains at elevated levels The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced a change in the way percent positive is…
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Lonza expanding operations in Greenwood County
February 2, 2021
Lonza, a world leading supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The $53.7 million investment will create 30 new jobs…
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Phi Mu scholarship honors 50th anniversary of Lander chapter
February 2, 2021
A new scholarship, established by alumnae of the Kappa Tau chapter of Phi Mu at Lander University, will honor of the sorority’s 50th anniversary at the school. In 1969, Anne…
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A Look at Women’s Basketball
February 2, 2021
For 20 years, women’s basketball improved (literally) by leaps and bounds while LaurensCountySports.com’s Monte Dutton was preoccupied writing about NASCAR. Just what are his thoughts about where the sport is…
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Reflect on 2020 with LCDC’s Year in Review
February 2, 2021
What a year 2020 was. Even with the many unexpected challenges and roadblocks that came along with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) continued to grow and…
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Local Students Make President’s List at Presbyterian College
February 1, 2021
The President’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for a semester. PC is proud to recognize the following students for making…
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Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs. Five Laurens County Companies Looking to Hire.
February 1, 2021
If you live in Laurens County and want to work in Laurens County there are opportunities with five major companies. On Wednesday, February 10th a drive-thru Job Fair will be…
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Three Dynamic Real Estate Agents to Serve Local Area from Main Street
February 1, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® Opens Satellite Office in Clinton. Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This is the…
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Lander University student Daniel Odom puts principles into practice
February 1, 2021
After working hard inside the classroom, senior public administration major Daniel Odom plays hard as an active member of Lander’s Club Baseball and Varsity Rugby teams. Odom says both organizations…
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DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line, Increases Call Center Staff to Nearly 300 as Vaccine Demand Increases
January 30, 2021
In response to overwhelming call volume to the Care Line, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has added a new phone information line to answer questions…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reallocates 37,800 surplus vaccine doses from federal Long Term Care Program
January 29, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control Chairman Mark Elam asking that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reallocate…
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Creating a Budget: Empowerment Over Constraint
January 29, 2021
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® For many, budgeting has a lot of negative connotations. Tracking where money comes from and where it goes leaves some feeling frustrated and guilty.…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy to administer COVID vaccinations
January 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) approved the PC School of Pharmacy to provide COVID vaccinations. The School is currently waiting to receive its supply. “It…
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Clinton YMCA – Baseball and Softball Registration Is Currently Underway
January 28, 2021
Registration for baseball and softball is currently underway at the Clinton YMCA. Playing divisions from age 3 – 12. Cost is $50 for YMCA members and $65 for non-members. Financial…
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Gain new customers without costs
January 28, 2021
By Jerry Bellune Russell Brunson started his 1st business while in college. Now he owns 3 online businesses and probably will start several more. That’s what entrepreneurs do. Russell…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 28, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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The Ridge in Laurens to Serve as Mass Vaccination Center for Laurens County and Upstate Region
January 28, 2021
The State of South Carolina currently has only two mass vaccination sites, one in Greenville and the other in Columbia. These sites, and the travel required to access them, make…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Mechatronics: ‘Knowledge to Last a Lifetime’
January 27, 2021
Using a hand-held controller, known as a “teach pendant” that somewhat resembles an artist’s palette, Andrew Tokarev deftly manipulates the robotic arm to execute his vision. The 20-year-old Piedmont Technical…
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Joanna-Woodson Elementary one of 96 schools in the nation recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools and receive the first-ever Family Engagement Distinction!
January 27, 2021
As the line between home and school blurs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for strong partnership between families and educators is even more apparent to foster an optimal learning…
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African American History Series to be Sponsored by the Laurens County Museum
January 26, 2021
The Laurens County Museum Association is celebrating African American History Month with a multigenerational African American History Series. Three speakers will be presenting via Zoom during the month of February.…
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Local Students Make PC Dean’s List
January 26, 2021
The Dean’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average. PC is proud of the following students for…
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Love is in the Air!
January 26, 2021
Two local entrepreneurs, Dr. Nickie Templeton, owner of The Write Words, LLC and Dr. Anna-Bradley Schoenfeld, owner of BradLee, LLC, have partnered-up this Valentine’s Day to bring a little love…
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Lander University announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2020
January 26, 2021
Lander University has announced the names of outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of…
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PC, High Point Tell the Same Story
January 26, 2021
On Friday and Saturday, the Presbyterian College women split basketball games with High Point, losing the former game by a wide margin and winning the latter by even more at…
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THE LITTLE THINGS Starts Friday, January 29th at Capitol Theatre
January 25, 2021
About the movie: Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who’s terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit,…
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Speaker Lucas, Chairman Newton announce Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to review COVID vaccine rollout
January 25, 2021
South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas and Chairman Weston Newton announced the formation of a Legislative Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with reviewing the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings, despite COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts
January 25, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to maintain high bond ratings with the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a January bond issuance, Moody’s Investors…
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COVID-19 Testing at Presbyterian College on January 26th
January 25, 2021
With the recent spikes in reported cases across the state of South Carolina, testing sites are popping up to provide local COVID-19 testing. In Laurens County, people wanting to be…
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Using SEO to Improve your Website Strategy
January 25, 2021
By Jill Baker NP Strategy Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of increasing both the quantity and quality of traffic to your website through search engines. SEO impacts user…
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TWO FROM PTC RECEIVE NISOD AWARDS
January 25, 2021Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is proud to announce its recipients of the annual NISOD Excellence Awards. 2021 honorees from PTC are Henry Ecker (faculty/computer technology instructor) and Deshawn Morgan (staff/financial…
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They Don’t Make ‘Em Like ‘Big Don’ Anymore
January 25, 2021
Don Fulmer was a produce man and a sports fan. He died recently at age 78. There was much more to “Big Don” than all the lettuce, tomatoes and watermelons…
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PC Announces Continued Fan Restrictions
January 22, 2021
COVID-19 continues to threaten the health of Presbyterian College as well as the surrounding community, and athletics director Rob Acunto has announced restrictions for sporting events for the rest of…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
January 20, 2021
Presbyterian College will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual convocation on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and a day of service on Saturday, Jan. 30. MLK Day…
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LCDC Annual Meeting and New Vision for Laurens County
January 20, 2021
2020 is in the rearview mirror and the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) provided a snapshot of progress and challenges in the face of COVID-19 at their annual meeting. The…
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Community invited to participate in first session of SC Humanities Electoral Initiative at Lander University
January 20, 2021
The community is invited to attend a live, virtual roundtable discussion with Lander University political science faculty Matthew Malone, Lucas McMillan, Kimberly Richburg and Ashley Woodiwiss on Monday, Jan. 25,…
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Lander University announces Fall 2020 graduates
January 20, 2021Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 181 students during the University’s 162nd commencement ceremony on December 15, 2020. Dr. Mandy Cleveland, associate professor of Psychology and Lander’s 2020…
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Spring Semester Begins at Lander
January 20, 2021
With students returning to campus after an extended winter break, Lander University is abuzz again. “The best part of being back is the time spent just chilling with my dormmates,”…
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Curiosity Corner: Where’s the Lead?
January 20, 2021
Question: Why do we say “lead” pencil when it is not really lead? (Asked by Cruz Freimeyer, of Grantsville, W.Va.) Reply: Don’t worry about getting lead poisoning from a lead…
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Finding the “Write Words” Just Got Easier
January 20, 2021
Have you ever been at a loss for words? It seems like the most important occasions call for the perfect message, but you just don’t know where to start. Now…
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Silver Airways announces new nonstop service to Orlando, Tampa & Jacksonville
January 19, 2021
Silver Airways announced plans today to offer new nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Orlando, FL (MCO), Tampa, FL (TPA) and Jacksonville, FL (JAX). Silver Airways will offer…
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Laurens County
January 18, 2021
With the recent spikes in reported cases across the state of South Carolina, testing sites are popping up to provide local COVID-19 testing. In Laurens County, the following sites will…
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Got a Job Opening? Here’s How to Hire Locally
January 18, 2021
LaurensCountyBUZZ is all about Laurens County. The platform is designed to provide businesses, organizations and charitable associations with a platform to submit news to be published in a timely manner.…
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CrossFit864 Relocates and Expands Services
January 18, 2021
The business landscape in downtown Clinton continues to grow and change. CrossFit864 has completed the renovations at their new location (207 West Pitts Street) and they are open for business. …
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 18, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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